Berk hfc?!

kcquinn49 · 04-19-2012, 07:42 PM

Is this your first mod?

HDyoyo · 04-19-2012, 07:57 PM

Yes this is my first mod for this car...

MyZ4U2C · 04-19-2012, 08:06 PM

That's all I have on my car and it's very nice... especially with some high revs you can hear it and dyno numbers have shown almost a 25 hp gain...but will vary by each dyno... but close to 300 hpaw alone with the Berk HFC

370ZilverZ · 04-19-2012, 08:15 PM

Sounds like you need a new mechanic.

HDyoyo · 04-19-2012, 08:49 PM

Lol he is doing it all for 150, that includes berk htc + ark v2.2 cbe.

370ZilverZ · 04-19-2012, 09:35 PM

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Originally Posted by HDyoyo

Lol he is doing it all for 150, that includes berk htc + ark v2.2 cbe.

I did it under a set of jackstands in 2 hours for free. And didn't need a torch either. Paid $40 for a set of grip-tite sockets so I wouldn't break any bolts and didn't listen to some schmuck giving me a line of crap about my stock cats being hi-flow.

HDyoyo · 04-20-2012, 07:28 AM

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Originally Posted by 370ZilverZ

I did it under a set of jackstands in 2 hours for free. And didn't need a torch either. Paid $40 for a set of grip-tite sockets so I wouldn't break any bolts and didn't listen to some schmuck giving me a line of crap about my stock cats being hi-flow.

lol I should have taken my car to you...

370ZilverZ · 04-20-2012, 08:03 AM

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Originally Posted by HDyoyo

lol I should have taken my car to you...

I would have helped you too. That's what forum friends do!

wheee! · 04-19-2012, 09:00 PM

You could do it all yourself for a pizza and two beer...

mults · 04-19-2012, 09:28 PM

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Originally Posted by wheee!

You could do it all yourself for a pizza and two beer...

I installed the Berk CBE a few weeks ago in a little over an hour and a half. Not bad for me working by myself (on a friends lift). Tomorrow morning I am going to attempt the HFCs and I am dreading the Demon bolts, but I did go to church tonight and I lit a candle as well. I have all of my tools ready and I am hoping for the best. I can't wait to hear and feel the power. If I have time, I may get a dyno to check on the final results. I don't have a baseline, but I don't really care what I used to have, it's all about what I end up with at the end of the day.

370ZilverZ · 04-19-2012, 09:37 PM

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Originally Posted by mults

I installed the Berk CBE a few weeks ago in a little over an hour and a half. Not bad for me working by myself (on a friends lift). Tomorrow morning I am going to attempt the HFCs and I am dreading the Demon bolts, but I did go to church tonight and I lit a candle as well. I have all of my tools ready and I am hoping for the best. I can't wait to hear and feel the power. If I have time, I may get a dyno to check on the final results. I don't have a baseline, but I don't really care what I used to have, it's all about what I end up with at the end of the day.

Spray it good with pb-blaster or similar spray and get a set of grip-tite sockets and the job will go well.

mults · 04-20-2012, 07:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 370ZilverZ

Spray it good with pb-blaster or similar spray and get a set of grip-tite sockets and the job will go well.

Well, I now have HFCs to go with the CBEs

. All in all, the job took me less than two hours and the demon bolts were about 40% of the total time. The other bolts on the cats came off like they were just put on but the Demon bolts were somewhat of a challenge. The passenger bolt was accessed from the top with 36" of extensions, a 14mm surface drive socket and a big a$$ breaker bar (all 1/2" square drive). After getting all of these extensions in alignment, the bolt came right out. On the driver side, the same setup was used, but with 3/8" square drives. This is required because of the steering shaft that is right next to the Demon bolt. Unfortunately, this bolt siezed and had to be broken. I was surprised that the bolt broke and not the socket or extension. Replacing the cats was a piece of cake and just bolted back up. Like everyone has stated, plenty of PB Blaster was used, even though it didn't work on the one bolt.

I must say that this was one of the most challenging things I have ever done to a vehicle, but it was so worth it. The sound is absolutely intoxicating, even with the so-called hiss. I don't mind it at all, as it adds a touch of an exotic sound. I have been driving all afternoon with a huge smile on my face

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HDyoyo · 04-19-2012, 09:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mults

I installed the Berk CBE a few weeks ago in a little over an hour and a half. Not bad for me working by myself (on a friends lift). Tomorrow morning I am going to attempt the HFCs and I am dreading the Demon bolts, but I did go to church tonight and I lit a candle as well. I have all of my tools ready and I am hoping for the best. I can't wait to hear and feel the power. If I have time, I may get a dyno to check on the final results. I don't have a baseline, but I don't really care what I used to have, it's all about what I end up with at the end of the day.

Lol you might need a couple more candles... I would love to see the dyno. I'm going to dyno mine after all is done. I was going to go with the berk cbe but I fell in love with look of ark and many have said the ark was a little louder. I wish I had a friend with a lift! Good luck with the project man!!

370ZilverZ · 04-19-2012, 09:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HDyoyo

Lol you might need a couple more candles... I would love to see the dyno. I'm going to dyno mine after all is done. I was going to go with the berk cbe but I fell in love with look of ark and many have said the ark was a little louder. I wish I had a friend with a lift! Good luck with the project man!!

You will like the ARK once they break in. Between them and the K&N typhoons, mine makes some nice music throughout its pipes in and out.

HDyoyo · 04-19-2012, 09:58 PM

Intakes will be my next performance mod... So I should expect the sound to get better after when?

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HDyoyo Base Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Fort Worth, Texas Posts: 90 Drives: 09 370z SL Tr Rep Power: 14	Yes this is my first mod for this car...

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MyZ4U2C Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Salt Lake City Posts: 448 Drives: 40th Z #51, 15 FozXT Rep Power: 555	That's all I have on my car and it's very nice... especially with some high revs you can hear it and dyno numbers have shown almost a 25 hp gain...but will vary by each dyno... but close to 300 hpaw alone with the Berk HFC

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